WSU Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern

This WSU Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern features the Washington State University Cougars mascot – a bold crimson cougar silhouette set against a clean light gray background. The dynamic pixel-style colorwork graph captures the powerful, leaping posture of the iconic college mascot, translating the university’s school spirit into a handmade chunky knit blanket that any Cougar fan would be proud to display.

Finger knitting with colorwork means working the design row by row, changing colors as you go to build up the pixel-style graphic. The pattern is worked in stockinette stitch, and you can follow the colorwork chart, the row-by-row written instructions, or the color blocks – whichever feels most comfortable for you.

The pattern includes a colorwork graph with a 10×10 grid, row-by-row written instructions, color block guidance, and a printable PDF that is easy to follow at your knitting station. Each row is marked with directional arrows showing exactly which way to knit, helping you avoid the most common mistake of reading rows in reverse and ending up with a mirrored design. Always read every row from left to right, following the arrow for knitting direction. The color blocks give you a visual overview of each row at a glance, making color changes quicker to track. Before you start, take time to check your gauge – it affects the finished size of your blanket.

Color palette used in this design (2 colors): Gray and Red.

Pattern language: English.

Skill level: Beginner. This WSU Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern uses only two colors with clear, manageable color changes, making it a relaxed and enjoyable colorwork project.

This colour block blanket suits students, alumni, faculty, and anyone with a connection to Washington State University and the Cougars. It works as a lap blanket or a decorative chunky throw for a dorm room, bedroom, or living space, and makes a meaningful handmade gift for WSU graduates, incoming students, or Cougar fans of any age.

Recommended yarn options for this graphghan include: Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss (Hobby Lobby), Bernat Blanket Big, Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, BeCozi Chunky Chenille Yarn, Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo), Yarn Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo), as well as similar jumbo chenille yarns from brands like Cozyful, HOMBYS, Mellobello, MARCYNMYA.

The final size of your blanket will depend on the yarn and needle size, loom, or finger knitting technique you choose, and may vary depending on your knitting tension. Tighter stitches will result in a shorter blanket. Below are approximate sizes for some yarn options.

Chart size: 30 stitches x 60 rows.

Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 15 mm (18 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 5 stitches x 7 rows
Size: 60 x 86 cm (24″ x 34″)
Total weight: ~550 g
Gray – 450g / 2 skeins / 82m
Red – 88g / 1 skein / 16m

Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 20 mm (36 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 3 stitches x 6 rows
Size: 100 x 100 cm (39″ x 39″)
Total weight: ~1200 g
Gray – 872g / 3 skeins / 114m
Red – 171g / 1 skein / 23m

Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 25 mm (50 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 2.5 stitches x 3.5 rows
Size: 120 x 170 cm (47″ x 67″)
Total weight: ~2200 g
Gray – 1789g / 8 skeins / 202m
Red – 350g / 2 skeins / 40m

This WSU Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern works up quickly with jumbo yarn, making it a satisfying project for finger knitting, arm knitting, and loom knitting alike. Because jumbo chenille knits up fast, it makes a practical choice as a handmade gift – you can complete a full college logo knit blanket in a single sitting. The finished chunky throw is extra warm and heavy, and suits anyone who loves colorwork designs and bold two-color blankets.

This knitting tutorial has been carefully designed and written by HitsKnits to guide you step by step with clarity and ease. Each pattern is created manually, without the use of AI (artificial intelligence), ensuring a natural design process, thoughtful construction, and careful attention to every detail.

Pattern language: English.

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